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SLIDE 2 Th The e Co Constant nstant Adventurer venturer
Regardless of limitations, Matt Busey sought to constantly redefine his boundaries, whether in his aspirations to trek the globe or his internal drive for a higher calling in the world
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If lives touched are a measure of a life lived, then Matt lived a lifetime simply through the connections he made and people he met. Whether in a sauna, on the soccer field , or in a crowded classroom, Matt caught your attention with a smile, a hello, and the inevitable question. It was that curiosity that drove him to strive for experiences that would shape his own life.
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Before his tragic accident, Matt wrote down a list of goals he sought to achieve. It is exactly that forward thinking that defined Matt’s existence. While his goals seemed outside the realm of accomplishment, they are markers of just what sort of future one can imagine when unhindered by the limitations of life lived within four walls.
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For two months, Matt Busey toured Europe exploring the world beyond his small town environment. He discovered places, people and points-of-view that populate the wider world. Through self-reflection he concluded “there is a wealth of knowledge and opportunities waiting for me to experience.”.”
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Pe Pers rspectives pectives to Li Live ve By y
“The best part of my travels were the people who I met,”
said Matthew Busey, upon returning home from two months of solitary travel in Europe. Comparing his experiences with those he met along the way opened Matt’s eyes and defined his burgeoning world perspective.
“Gaining insight from people who were the same age
as me, but from an entirely different part of the world was extremely inspirational.”
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Sky diving, extreme skiing, boating down the Nile River, seeing the Seven Wonders of the World, joining the Peace Corps, and bear hunting, were just a few of the entries Matt imagined accomplishing. There was no theme to Matt’s list, but there was the
- verarching message that one’s life would be
ultimately fulfilled with the experiences that dot its
- trajectory. It was not the road you traveled, but the
sights along the way.
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With the dreams of garnering millions, whether with the thought
- f using a family barn to invest in alternative forms of fuel or the
determination to buy real estate as a growth opportunity, Matt wanted to take on the world of business in much the same way he defined his life.
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Ultimately, it was community and a sense of family that laid the foundation for Matt to fulfill many of his dreams. Commitment to Family and Community
SLIDE 10 Channeling Matt…
Keeping in line with the path Matt blazed with his own experiences,
The Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship asks that you write about how you have gone beyond the boundaries normally set upon you as an individual. Your essay should not just encompass how you’ve lived your life, but how you have experienc perienced ed it, and with those experiences how and what exactly do you have planned for yourself in the future?
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his fr s frie iend nd and and tea teammate mmate “Not only did you wonder, question and test the waters, you made me question myself and wonder if I’m really doing the most I can! The best I can! And if I’m just living life, or experiencing life” - St Steve Friend end on his friend nd Matthe hew w Busey.
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How to Apply for the Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship
Students can obtain an application by contacting Christine Knuth, Assistant to the Dean for Student Services in the College of Business. Chris Knuth - 309.438.8865 cmknuth@ilstu.edu - SFHB 129 Application Form
